Middle English truste is probably borrowed from Scandinavian, perhaps specifically Old Norse traust.
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truste
confidence, reliance
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedOld Norse · Old Norse · confidence firmnesstraust
confidence, firmness
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Confidence and firmness enter the English trust noun.
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probable — The sources independently use cautious probably or perhaps language rather than claiming a certain donor token.
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Trust — Definition, Word History, and First Known UseEtymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse traust
supportsAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Supports a probable Scandinavian route without overstating the exact donor.
Trust — American Heritage DictionaryEtymology: perhaps from Old Norse traust
contextAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Independently uses cautious donor language.
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